Acting · Jamaica · Born June 18, 1985
Benjamin Charles Watson, sometimes credited as Ben Watson, is a Canadian actor. He is most noted for his role as Dontae Evans in the third season of the television series Designated Survivor, and his performance in the web series I Am Syd Stone. Born in Jamaica, Watson moved to Toronto, Ontario with his family at age 10. He acted in supporting film and television roles, most notably in the television drama series Soul, before landing his first major starring role in the television series The L.A. Complex. Watson was a Canadian Screen Award nominee for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 10th Canadian Screen Awards in 2022 for I Am Syd Stone.
TVDuster
2025
as Royce Saxton
MovieThe Forge
2024
as Benjamin
MovieThe Family
2023
as Caleb
MovieRomance to the Rescue
2022
as Mark
MovieRobin Roberts Presents: Mahalia
2021
as John
TVI Am Syd Stone
2020
as Matt
MovieI Am Syd Stone
2020
as Matt
TVSnowpiercer
2020
as Brakeman Fuller
TVThe Good Doctor
2017
as Matthew
MovieBlack Site Delta
2017
as Simms
MoviePlaying Cards
2017
as Tyrese
MovieA Firehouse Christmas
2016
as Parker Philips
TVTravelers
2016
as Lars
TVDesignated Survivor
2016
as Dontae Evans
MovieLove in Paradise
2016
as Cameraman
TVThe L.A. Complex
2012
as Tariq Muhammad
MovieJesse Stone: Innocents Lost
2011
as Charles Morris
TVWarehouse 13
2009
as Rod
TVThe Listener
2009
as Student #2 (as Ben Watson)
